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HB3035Introduced in the House

REDUCE SKIN CANCER RISK ACT

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Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Reducing the Risk of Skin Cancer and Excessive UV Exposure in Children Act. Provides that beginning with the 2026 through 2027 school year, a school district may incorporate in its curriculum a unit in grades kindergarten through 2, 3 through 5, 6 through 8, and 9 through 12 instruction on skin cancer prevention that is provided in an age appropriate manner. Provides that for grades 6 through 12, the curriculum shall include: (1) the basic facts about skin cancer, including, but not limited to, the negative impact of human exposure to ultraviolet radiation obtained through sunburns and indoor tanning; and (2) a comprehensive set of strategies and behaviors to reduce the risk of contracting skin cancer, including, but not limited to, the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. Provides that for grades kindergarten through 5, the topics shall include the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

March 26, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Education Policy Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

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